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Women's Health: Bone Health

Contrary to popular belief, bone isn't an inert substance. It's a dynamic tissue that's always changing. New bone is constantly being added, and old bone is constantly being dissolved and reabsorbed. Specialized cells called osteoclasts break down old and weak areas of bone, and osteoblasts replace it with new, strong bone.

Normally, the processes of bone breakdown and bone rebuilding are balanced. But problems can arise when internal or environmental factors speed mineral loss from bone or impede natural bone repair and rebuilding. These factors include nutritional deficiencies, inadequate exercise, hormonal and dietary factors, drugs (steroids, antacids, anticonvulsants, and thyroid drugs), and diseases of the thyroid, kidney, liver, or pancreas. Many of these factors are directly within your control. And even those that are not can be countered by taking measures to build and maintain the strength of your bones.

Diet

Good nutrition builds healthy bones. It's no secret that a calcium-rich diet is associated with stronger bones. However, contrary to popular belief, milk and other dairy products are not the best source of dietary calcium.

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Exercise

Weight-bearing exercise is a must if you want to maintain strong bones. Stress or strain on bones stimulates the formation of new bone. Regardless of age, people who engage in regular weight-bearing exercise have higher bone density.

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Nutrients

Make your bones stronger and more resilient with Dr. Whitaker’s bone building program. Its advanced nutrients maximize calcium absorption, guard against bone loss, and help enhance bone density, giving you stronger bones and peace of mind.

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